The original mahattan was created in 1874 at
the mahattan club in New York, was made with sweet vermouth
and rye, which produces a smooth, mellow cocktail. Since then
there have been numerous variations.

Makes two 3 oz drinks

1.5 oz sweet vermouth

2 dashes angostura bitters

4.5 oz rye or bourbon whiskey

cocktail glasses

Stir in pitcher with ice, whiskey,
sweet vermotuth, and bitters. Place a maraschino cherry into each
cocktail glass, strain the drink over the cherries and
serve